The best guest is the one who knows when to leave.
All Signs of the Festivities Have Begun to Disappear
The music is off.
The lights have been turned off in a number of rooms.

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Theres an occasional yawn or a mention of work tomorrow.
These are all signals that you should say your goodbyesand quickly.
The closest thing youll get to a like leave is a Youre welcome to stay, but…

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These pants are killing me!
This is a great opportunity to read between the lines.
What your long-suffering host really means is, Youre welcome to stay, but yo dont.

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Their inquiries may include things like, Remind me when you have to leave us, again?
or What time do you better get on the road to avoid traffic?
or When do we have to say goodbye?
For the love of all thats holy, take the hint.
Anything more may be too much of a good thing.